Uniden ecoterra GMR1088-2CK User Manual page 2

USING THE WEATHER RADIO SPECIFICATIONS
Your GMR1088-2CK radio can receive weather Channels 15 GMRS/7 FRS/7 Weather
broadcasts from the NOAA National Weather Sub Codes 38 Sub-Audible Tones /
Service. When in the Weather Radio Alert mode,
61 DSC codes
the system functions as it does in GMRS mode but
Operating Frequency
also monitors the selected weather channel for
GMRS/FRS: 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
alerts when not communicating.
WX: 162.4000 - 162.5500 MHz
While using the Weather Radio, you are not able to
Power Source NiMH Battery Pack (BP38) or
receive GMRS/FRS communications.
4 AAA Alkaline Batteries
1) To turn ON the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,
Range Channels 8-14 up to 3 miles
press the wx/alert key. The icon appears
Channels 1-7, 15-22 up to
on the display.
6 miles (10 miles with Power
2) Press the ch/scan key, and press the L or M
boost button)
key to increase or decrease the number to the
Battery Life 22 Hours typ. -
desired Weather Channel.
Alkaline Batteries
3) To exit the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,
(5/5/90 duty cycle)
press the wx/alert key. The icon
17 Hours typ. - NiMH
disappears from the display.
Battery Pack
• To change the channel continuously, press and
hold the L or M key for more than 1 second.
Frequency Chart
• When in the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,
Ch. Freq. Cross Ref. Ch. Freq. Cross Ref.
you can only set the Key Lock from the Menu
1 462.5625 FRS & GMRS 1 12 467.6625 FRS 12
mode.
2 462.5875 FRS & GMRS 2 13 467.6875 FRS 13
3 462.6125 FRS & GMRS 3 14 467.7125 FRS 14
Choosing an Emergency/Weather Channel
4 462.6375 FRS & GMRS 4 15 462.5500 GMRS 11
There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available
5 462.6625 FRS & GMRS 5 16 462.5750 GMRS 8
and these frequencies are common between the US
and Canada. You will need to know what 6 462.6875 FRS & GMRS 6 17 462.6000 GMRS 12
frequency is being transmitted in your location.
7 462.7125 FRS & GMRS 7 18 462.6250 GMRS 9
8 467.5625 FRS 8 19 462.6500 GMRS 13
1) Press and hold the wx/alert key. The
9 467.5875 FRS 9 20 462.6750 GMRS 10
icon appears on the display.
2) When the unit receives a Weather Alert, it beeps
10 467.6125 FRS 10 21 462.7000 GMRS 14
for 5 seconds. The icon, the icon
11 467.6375 FRS 11 22 462.7250 GMRS 15
and channel indicator blinks.
3) To turn OFF Weather Alert, press and hold the
wx/alert key. The icon disappears from
the display.
• When Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority
is given to this function. It checks the weather alert
signals every 7 seconds and switches to the warning
receive mode automatically.
• Weather Alert is activated even if key beep is
turned off.
NOAA Weather Radio Frequency List
Channel 1 162.550 MHz Channel 5 162.450 MHz
Channel 2 162.400 MHz Channel 6 162.500 MHz
Channel 3 162.475 MHz Channel 7 162.525 MHz
Channel 4 162.425 MHz
REGULATORY INFORMATION
CTCSS Chart (Hz) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
Code Freq. Code Freq.
conditions:
oF OFF 20 131.8
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
1 67.0 21 136.5
(2) This device must accept any interference
2 71.9 22 141.3
received, including interference that may cause
3 74.4 23 146.2
undesired operation.
4 77.0 24 151.4
Important: Changes or modifications to this unit
5 79.7 25 156.7
not expressly approved by Uniden could void your
6 82.5 26 162.2 authority to operate this unit. Your radio is set up
7 85.4 27 167.9 to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned
frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the
8 88.5 28 173.8
settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations.
9 91.5 29 179.9
Any adjustments to your radio must be made by
10 94.8 30 186.2
qualified technicians.
11 97.4 31 192.8
To be safe and sure:
12 100.0 32 203.5
• Never open your radio's case.
13 103.5 33 210.7
• Never change or replace anything in your radio
14 107.2 34 218.1
except the batteries.
15 110.9 35 225.7
Your radio might cause TV or radio interference
16 114.8 36 233.6 even when it is operating properly. To determine
whether your radio is causing the interference, turn
17 118.8 37 241.8
it off. If the interference goes away, your radio is
18 123.0 38 250.3
causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by
19 127.3
moving your radio away from the receiver. If you
cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires
that you stop using the radio.
DCS Code List
Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the
radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire
Tone Octal Tone Octal Tone Octal
may result. Do not operate the radio near
No. Code No. Code No. Code
unshielded electrical blasting caps.
39 23 61 152 83 343
Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with
40 25 62 155 84 346
blasting operations and may cause an explosion.
41 26 63 156 85 351
Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental
42 31 64 162 86 364
transmission when in a blasting area or in areas
43 32 65 165 87 365
posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Construction
44 43 66 172 88 371
crews often use remote control RF devices to set
45 47 67 174 89 411 off explosives.
Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft
46 51 68 205 90 412
cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or
47 54 69 223 91 413
solvents because they can harm the body of the
48 65 70 226 92 423
unit and leak inside, causing permanent damage.
49 71 71 243 93 431
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the battery
50 72 72 244 94 432
contacts. Do not submerge the unit in water. If the
51 73 73 245 95 445
unit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries
52 74 74 251 96 464
immediately.
53 114 75 261 97 465
Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to
54 115 76 263 98 466 minimize potential water damage. Leave the battery
55 116 77 265 99 503 compartment cover off overnight to ensure
56 125 78 271 - - complete drying. Do not use the radio until the unit
is completely dry.
57 131 79 306 - -
58 132 80 311 - -
59 134 81 315 - -
60 143 82 331 - -
RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
WARNING! Read this information before using Important: Evidence of original purchase is
the radio. In August 1996 the Federal required for warranty service.
Communications Commission (FCC) of the United WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA
States with its action in Report and Order FCC CORPORATION ("Uniden")
96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for
human exposure to radio frequency one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated Product to be free from defects in materials and
transmitters. craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions
Those guidelines are consistent with the safety set out below.
standard previously set by both U.S. and WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the
international standards bodies. The design of the original user shall terminate and be of no further
radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these effect 12 months after the date of original retail
international standards. sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is:
Never allow children to operate the radio without (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or
adult supervision and the knowledge of the necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part
following guidelines. of any conversion kits, sub-assemblies, or any
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly
this radio transmitter to insure safe operation. installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone
Please adhere to the following: other than an authorized Uniden service center for
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty,
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts
attachments could impair call quality, damage the or as part of any system not manufactured by
radio, or result in violation of FCC regulations. Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. other than as detailed by the owner's manual for
If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the this product.
skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the
local dealer for a replacement antenna. product does not conform to this warranty at any
Body-worn Operation time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will
This device was tested for typical body-worn either, at its option, repair or replace the defective
operations using the supplied belt-clip. unit and return it to you without charge for parts,
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure service, or any other cost (except shipping and
requirements, Body-worn operations are restricted handling) incurred by warrantor or its
to the supplied belt-clip. representatives in connection with the performance
For hand-held operation, the radio should be held of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may
1 inch from the user's face. The use of accessories replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit.
that do not satisfy these requirements may not THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE
comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY
should be avoided. PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU
For more information about RF exposure, please OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov. OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.THIS WARRANTY DOES
NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OVERPAYMENT OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. This warranty
is void outside the United States of America and
Canada.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE
OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions
in the owner's manual you are certain that the
Product is defective, pack the Product carefully
(preferably in its original packaging). Disconnect the
battery from the Product and separately secure the
battery in its own separate packaging within the
shipping carton. The Product should include all
parts and accessories originally packaged with the
Product. Include evidence of original purchase and
a note describing the defect that has caused you to
return it.The Product should be shipped freight
prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor:
Uniden America Service
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(800) 297-1023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST,
Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST,
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
(except Thanksgiving and Christmas).
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